On Friday, May 9, Women Leaders Forum (WLF) of the Coachella Valley will honor extraordinary leaders of today and tomorrow at their 12th Annual Women Who Rule Awards Luncheon and Scholarship Fundraiser.

This signature event at the Agua Caliente Resort and Casino in Rancho Mirage honors individuals whose leadership, service and generosity have made a profound impact and also awards scholarships to 37 high school seniors in their Young Women Leaders (YWL) program.

This year’s esteemed honorees include: Jenell VanDenBos, recipient of the Mary T. Roche Community Leadership Award, in recognition of her unwavering commitment to mentorship and community service; Kim Garcia, RN, Sabrina Carrillo, RN, BSN, Jacquelyn Sanchez, RN, and Cheryl Malone, RN, BSN, TCRN, CPST who will receive the WLF Inspiration Award for their courage and compassionate leadership in the health care field, and Dick Shalhoub, honored with the WLF Superman Award for his extraordinary philanthropic contributions.

All proceeds from the annual event directly support college scholarships for YWL participants who complete the six-month mentoring and business education program. Since its founding by former Indian Wells Mayor Mary T. Roche in 2001, WLF has awarded over $800,000 in scholarships to the valley’s most promising young women.

WLF is honored to have SBEMP Attorneys LLP as the Presenting Sponsor and Leadership Sponsors: Blanke Schein Wealth Management, Blissful Release Now, Desert Care Network, Desert Healthcare District and Foundation, Desert Health News, Desert Oasis Healthcare, Jenell VanDenBos and Assoc. Realtor, KESQ News Channel 3, and Wildest Restaurant + Bar.

YWL Scholarship Presenting Sponsors include Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and Theresa A. Mike Foundation. Named scholarships from community partners ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 were also provided by Acrisure Arena, Coachella Valley Firebirds, Desertcore Landscaping, Desert Oasis Healthcare, Guadelupe Cantu Scholarship Sponsored by Pure Barre, The Heart of Hospitals Scholarship, Prema’s Permaculture & Compost and SBEMP.

For event tickets, membership and information on how you can support WLF’s Young Women Leaders, please visit www.wlfdesert.org.